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AE03 FAJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,386 mi
Last recorded125,386 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 FAJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 125,386 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

both front tyres perishing

Fail 14 Jun 2017 125,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 27 May 2016 122,169 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 122,167 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front inner bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 11,907 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front shocks weeping

o/s/f fog lamp unit cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2014 117,220 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 110,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 101,080 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 90,867 miles

Slight binding on both rear brakes

Pass 10 Mar 2010 78,936 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 67,486 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 56,187 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 56,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 44,700 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 33,383 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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AE03 FAJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 65,642 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE03 FAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE03 FAJ registered?

AE03 FAJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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